83 BJ42 transfer and tranny fluid change..

STIFFLER · 08-16-05, 06:49 PM

I know this is a dumb question but where are the refill plugs on the tranny and transfer case on my BJ42.. I am looking and looking and I don't see anything like a plug... please point my in the right direction.. and is it ok to use SAE 90 for both.. ?

thanks

StanCruiserMan · 08-16-05, 06:55 PM

Look for a 24mm head to the plug about half way up on the rear of the transfer case. I don't remember the size of the tranny plug (probably 24mm or 19mm). Look half way up on the left side.
This is from memory but should be close.
90 is good for both.

STIFFLER · 08-16-05, 07:06 PM

the only 24mm plugs are my drian plugs... does it have 2 wires running out from it?

StanCruiserMan · 08-16-05, 09:14 PM

24mm transfer case fill.

StanCruiserMan · 08-16-05, 09:18 PM

19mm? transmission fill.
I think you are in need of some manuals!!

Diescipel · 08-16-05, 11:39 PM

Tranny fill is 24 mm on mine at least (same year/model, same as my old FJ60 as well). Have to remove the skidplate to get to the tranny fill plug unless you're PlasticMan.

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STIFFLER · 08-17-05, 04:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by StanCruiserMan

19mm? transmission fill.
I think you are in need of some manuals!!

Thanks a million and yes i do need some manuals but everyone I talked to says the haynes are crap. which ones should I get?

roscoFJ73 · 08-17-05, 05:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by STIFFLER

Thanks a million and yes i do need some manuals but everyone I talked to says the haynes are crap. which ones should I get?

The Haynes will still give basic info and a bit more. Handy to have until a bargain priced FSM comes along on Ebay.

I picked up a Engine and Body/chassis FSM recently for a song out of a local trader rag and still smiling a week later.

Vegard · 08-17-05, 05:45 AM

You should find what you need here: http://www.birfield.com/downloads-cat-1.html

David*BJ70 · 08-17-05, 06:30 AM

Yup 24 mm for all and use a 6 sides socket... 6 sides

STIFFLER · 08-17-05, 06:51 PM

well I seem to have a hose that runs to one another on the end of my plugs?whats the reasoning for that?

tlcruiserman · 08-17-05, 07:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by STIFFLER

well I seem to have a hose that runs to one another on the end of my plugs?whats the reasoning for that?

This is an aftermarket setup to put the fluid back into the transfercase from the tranny. this is a quick fix when the seal between the trans/transfer case is bad, all the fluid will run into the tranny. The symtom to tell if you have this condition is when opening the filler it will be over full. Wait now that I think about it i am not sure if it runs into the tranny or out of the tranny, but in any case you get the idea. If you are not sure if that condition exists remove the tube check the fluids drive it for a while without the tube installed and then check the fillers and see if one overflows.

Cheers,

Michael

David*BJ70 · 08-18-05, 06:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tlcruiserman

... all the fluid will run into the tranny. [...] Wait now that I think about it i am not sure if it runs into the tranny or out of the tranny ...l

Good question :

tranny to T-case

or

T-case to tranny when the seal is bad.

Someone know ?

Diescipel · 08-18-05, 10:52 AM

T-case into the tranny. Check out this thread.

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08-16-05, 06:49 PM	#1
STIFFLER IH8MUD Junior Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 149	83 BJ42 transfer and tranny fluid change.. I know this is a dumb question but where are the refill plugs on the tranny and transfer case on my BJ42.. I am looking and looking and I don't see anything like a plug... please point my in the right direction.. and is it ok to use SAE 90 for both.. ? thanks __________________ 1983 BJ42 3B Diesel 33x9.5 tires WARN WINCH 2000 Jetta TDI Diesel Rules

08-16-05, 07:06 PM	#3
STIFFLER IH8MUD Junior Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 149	the only 24mm plugs are my drian plugs... does it have 2 wires running out from it? __________________ 1983 BJ42 3B Diesel 33x9.5 tires WARN WINCH 2000 Jetta TDI Diesel Rules Last edited by STIFFLER; 08-16-05 at 07:30 PM.

08-16-05, 09:14 PM	#4
StanCruiserMan IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Jul 2005 TLCA# 1674 Posts: 80	24mm transfer case fill. Attached Images

08-16-05, 09:18 PM	#5
StanCruiserMan IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Jul 2005 TLCA# 1674 Posts: 80	19mm? transmission fill. I think you are in need of some manuals!! Last edited by StanCruiserMan; 08-24-06 at 10:20 PM.

08-16-05, 11:39 PM	#6
Diescipel IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: 95570 TLCA# 14854 Posts: 841	Tranny fill is 24 mm on mine at least (same year/model, same as my old FJ60 as well). Have to remove the skidplate to get to the tranny fill plug unless you're PlasticMan. B __________________ Brendan 1983 BJ42 bioD, lots o' Aqualu, TIC Parabolics/DT8000s, Tuffy, 33x9.5 BFG ATs, SOLD

08-16-05, 06:55 PM	#2
StanCruiserMan IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Jul 2005 TLCA# 1674 Posts: 80	Look for a 24mm head to the plug about half way up on the rear of the transfer case. I don't remember the size of the tranny plug (probably 24mm or 19mm). Look half way up on the left side. This is from memory but should be close. 90 is good for both.

08-17-05, 05:45 AM	#9
Vegard IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Tromso, Norway Posts: 101	You should find what you need here: http://www.birfield.com/downloads-cat-1.html __________________ Greetings from Northern Norway, Vegard.

08-17-05, 06:30 AM	#10
David*BJ70 IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Montréal area, Qc., Canada TLCA# 15514 Posts: 943	Yup 24 mm for all and use a 6 sides socket... 6 sides __________________ BJ42 1982 * The Primitive Beast - wvo BJ70 1985 * The Green Machine - wvo some say The Mighty Pickle ! come on ! 1992CorollaAll-trac* The Quiet Spirit Si je dois aller en enfer... ce sera en Landcruiser (Canadian french guy (Québécois)... sorry for my english ! )

08-17-05, 06:51 PM	#11
STIFFLER IH8MUD Junior Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 149	well I seem to have a hose that runs to one another on the end of my plugs?whats the reasoning for that? __________________ 1983 BJ42 3B Diesel 33x9.5 tires WARN WINCH 2000 Jetta TDI Diesel Rules

08-18-05, 10:52 AM	#14
Diescipel IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: 95570 TLCA# 14854 Posts: 841	T-case into the tranny. Check out this thread. B __________________ Brendan 1983 BJ42 bioD, lots o' Aqualu, TIC Parabolics/DT8000s, Tuffy, 33x9.5 BFG ATs, SOLD

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